General aviation news archive for June 2020
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Pipistrel Velis Electro is world’s first fully electric plane to be certified
25 Jun 20
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has announced the certification of the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first type certification worldwide of a fully electric aircraft and an important milestone in the quest for environmentally sustainable aviation
All-electric Cessna 208 Caravan completes first flight
25 Jun 20
AeroTEC and magniX successfully conducted the first flight of their eCaravan all-electric Cessna 208B Grand Caravan on Thursday
NHS supplies to be carried to Isle of Wight by drone
25 Jun 20
Cables and connectors manufacturer PEI-Genesis has partnered with Windracers and Southampton University on the Windracers ULTRA (unmanned low-cost transport aircraft) project
UK coastguard start trials of first unmanned search and rescue aircraft
17 Jun 20
The provider of the HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Service, Bristow, is currently carrying out the UK’s first trial of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for lifesaving operations in maritime and land environments, in partnership with Schiebel Group
Bell V-280 Valor proceeds through tests for US Army
17 Jun 20
Bell Textron Inc has been selected as a project agreement holder for the competitive demonstration and risk reduction (CD&RR) effort of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme
Virgin Space Ship Unity completes first test flight from Spaceport America
17 Jun 20
Virgin Galactic recently announced the successful completion of its first SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America
The latest Daher TBM 940 will be able to land itself
11 Jun 20
Daher unveiled its 2020 model TBM 940 single-engine turboprop on 6 May, also introducing the company’s new ‘HomeSafe’ emergency autoland system
Rotax-powered JMB VL3 Evolution completes flight testing and hits 200 knots
11 Jun 20
Czech company JMB Aircraft has completed flight testing of the latest version of its VL3 Evolution, which included exceeding 200kt TAS
EASA outlines basics of drone regulation
11 Jun 20
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a document examining the use and control of drones in the urban environment
Tecnam reveal P2010 TDI powered by Continental CD-170 engine
4 Jun 20
Tecnam has announced the introduction of a new player into the GA arena. With the Type Certificate expected by July, the P2010 TDI will be powered by Continental CD-170 jet/diesel engine
SEHT donates headsets to support Aerobility
4 Jun 20
The flying charity Aerobility has ‘gratefully accepted a generous donation’ of six SH40-10 headsets from UK-based SEHT Aviation Headsets
Civil Air Patrol and Blood Bikes team up to support NHS
4 Jun 20
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the UK Civil Air Patrol and Blood Bikes have come together to support the NHS. The NHS ‘pony express’ delivers time sensitive medical samples doorstep to doorstep with a rapid land and air courier service
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